Should i watch out for "acid rain" because the nuclear plant exploded !
Question: Should i watch out for "acid rain" because the nuclear plant exploded in Japan?
I live in US.
Answers:
No. The explosion was hydrogen gas, not nuclear. Here is an explanation of what happened:
http://bravenewclimate.com/2011/03/13/fu…
And here is the latest information:
http://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/tsun…
Unless you live next door to the power plant, there isn't anything to worry about. The problem is the damage caused by the tsunami to the coastal areas. The power plant problem is small potatoes.
No. It will not cause acid rain in the US.